VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin’s ‘Honeypot’
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 08:40
Palihapitiya emphasized that while all encryption would be vulnerable to a quantum computer, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies would be the prime targets o...
Palihapitiya emphasized that while all encryption would be vulnerable to a quantum computer, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies would be the prime targets of non-state actors, who would attack them as honeypots instead of banking and financial institutions. Key Takeaways: On the All-In podcast, Chamath Palihapitiya stated the quantum threat to Bitcoin had accelerated from 25 to […]
Cambodian Parliament Approves New Law Imposing Life Sentences for Crypto Scammers
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 07:40
The Cambodian Senate has unanimously passed a new law targeting online scam compounds with penalties including life imprisonment for ringleaders. The ...
The Cambodian Senate has unanimously passed a new law targeting online scam compounds with penalties including life imprisonment for ringleaders. The Cambodian Senate passed the Law on Anti-Technology Fraud on April 3, 2026, with 58 votes in favor. Offenders whose operations lead to fatalities face life sentences or 15–30 years in prison. Cambodia targets an […]
Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates as Markets Fully Price out 2026 Cuts
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 06:20
Markets have priced out every Federal Reserve rate cut for 2026 as a U.S.-Israel war with Iran sends oil past $110 per barrel and consumer gas prices ...
Markets have priced out every Federal Reserve rate cut for 2026 as a U.S.-Israel war with Iran sends oil past $110 per barrel and consumer gas prices toward $4 a gallon. Key Takeaways: Fed funds futures on CME show a 99.5% probability the Fed holds rates at 3.50%-3.75% at the April 29 FOMC meeting. WTI […]
Defying US Criticism, Brazil Mulls Pix’s Globalization
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 04:40
The bank announced that it is considering making Pix, a Brazilian instant payment network, available to other countries, allowing cross-border payment...
The bank announced that it is considering making Pix, a Brazilian instant payment network, available to other countries, allowing cross-border payments and remittances using this system. The U.S. government has criticized Pix’s format, as it puts private alternatives at a disadvantage. Key Takeaways: Brazil’s Central Bank plans to launch International Pix to connect its 175M […]
Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 03:40
Japan is moving to reshape crypto asset regulation by treating digital assets as financial instruments, tightening oversight, and introducing stricter...
Japan is moving to reshape crypto asset regulation by treating digital assets as financial instruments, tightening oversight, and introducing stricter investor protections—signaling a major shift toward institutional alignment while redefining how crypto markets operate. Key Takeaways: Japan’s Financial Services Agency reframes crypto as core finance, accelerating mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin and digital assets gain clearer rules, […]
Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 02:40
Japan’s JVCEA Green List anchors crypto market expansion by enabling fast-tracked listings of more than 30 approved tokens under Financial Services Ag...
Japan’s JVCEA Green List anchors crypto market expansion by enabling fast-tracked listings of more than 30 approved tokens under Financial Services Agency oversight, strengthening compliance standards while accelerating exchange access to major digital assets. Key Takeaways: JVCEA Green List spans 30+ tokens, with FSA backing enabling faster exchange listings. FSA and JVCEA alignment accelerates approvals, […]
When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple’s Schwartz Says He’d Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 01:40
Cryptocurrencies like XRP and BTC offer advantages in global use, control, and long-term growth, as Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz highlights key ...
Cryptocurrencies like XRP and BTC offer advantages in global use, control, and long-term growth, as Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz highlights key differences shaping their role against stablecoins. Key Takeaways: Ripple’s David Schwartz favors XRP and BTC over USD for escrow, citing stronger upside. He warns issuers can freeze funds, exposing users to centralized control […]
‘History Has Arrived’: Robert Kiyosaki Names Bitcoin Among Safest Investments in 2026
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 00:40
Warnings of a looming economic rupture are intensifying as Robert Kiyosaki links inflation, oil shocks, and retirement strain to decades-old policy sh...
Warnings of a looming economic rupture are intensifying as Robert Kiyosaki links inflation, oil shocks, and retirement strain to decades-old policy shifts that may now be converging in 2026. Key Takeaways: Robert Kiyosaki warns millions of boomers could become homeless as inflation spirals. Kiyosaki says “history has arrived” as oil shocks hit and Social Security […]
US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-05 00:00
Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase’s banking ambitions draw sharp opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps and institutional integratio...
Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase’s banking ambitions draw sharp opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps and institutional integration within U.S. financial systems. Key Takeaways: U.S. banking group criticized OCC’s conditional approval of Coinbase, warning the move could expose U.S. consumers to risk. Coinbase Global’s trust plan targets institutional custody, deepening crypto ties to banking. […]
Bitcoin Difficulty Climbs 3.87% as Hashrate Slips and Next Cut Looms
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-04 23:00
After the previous difficulty epoch delivered a 7.76% reduction, Bitcoin’s difficulty moved higher by 3.87% at block height 943488. This latest adjust...
After the previous difficulty epoch delivered a 7.76% reduction, Bitcoin’s difficulty moved higher by 3.87% at block height 943488. This latest adjustment represents the third increase recorded so far this year. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty rose 3.87% at block 943488 as hashrate fell 60.45 EH/s; a 15.73% cut is projected. Miners face $30.67 PH/s hashprice […]